Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Respiratory Culture and Smear
Order Name
C AFB
Test Number: 6000100
Revision Date 11/01/2018
Test Number: 6000100
Revision Date 11/01/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Respiratory Culture and Smear
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10mL (5mL) | See Instructions | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen types: Sputum, BAL, Bronch Wash, Tracheal Aspirate, Stool, Urine, or Gastric Aspirate. Encourage deep cough to minimize saliva contaminants. Minimum 5 mL in screw top container. May be collected with routine or fungal culture if quantity is sufficient. For respiratory, 3 consecutive days; early morning specimens are recommended. Minimum volume for urine is 40mL. Gastric lavage/aspirate minimum volume is 5-10 mL. Stability: Transport specimens as soon as possible for optimal recovery. Unacceptable: Specimens in non-sterile containers, swabs, specimens collected 7 days prior or stored at room temp. for more than 24 hours are not acceptable. For other specimen types see Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture Direct (6000130). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 8 Weeks |
| Clinical Use | Determines Mycobacteria sp. infections |
| CPT Code(s) | 87116, 87015, 87206 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |